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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Leyton 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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30
PUBLIC BATHS.
For description of Corporation's Public Swimming Pools see
Annual Report for the year 1934.
Tests of Purity of Water.
In addition to the daily tests for clarity, alkalinity and chlorine
content undertaken by the Baths Superintendent and his staff,
periodic samples of the water from the pools were taken by the
Health Department for more detailed chemical and bacteriological
examination. These samples were taken at times when the bathing
load was high and when the water might be expected to show the
maximum amount of pollution.
Attendances.

Table: The following figures show the extent to which the Corporation's Baths were used during the year :—

The following figures show the extent to which the Corporation's Baths were used during the year :—

Swimming Baths.
1938.
High Road166,503
Cathall Road122,522
Whipps Cross Bathing Pool61,544
Slipper Baths.
High Road125,567
Cathall Road51,928
Foam Baths.
High Road1,649

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ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL
TREATMENT.
Since 1st April, 1934, it has been illegal for any person in this
area to carry on an establishment for massage or special treatment
without a licence from the Council.
During the year the Medical Officer of Health visited and
inspected all such establishments of which he became aware and
the licences were granted in respect of 8 establishments.